Local Liquor Control Commission

About

The Local Liquor Control Commission (Liquor Commission) is responsible for the execution of the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934. It holds the authority to issue, suspend, and revoke all liquor licenses and to examine the books and records of applicants/licensees seeking a new license or a renewal whom has received notice of revocation or suspension.

Documents & Fees

Liquor License Application - Regular
Liquor License Application - Special Event
Sales Promotional Event Application
Village Liquor Regulations

License Fees (also see the Village liquor regulations):

Meetings and Membership

The Village President serves as the Liquor Commissioner, and is the chief officer of the commission. Additionally, two Trustees of the Village Board are appointed by the Village President to sit on the Liquor Commission.

Public comments may be made in-person at a meeting without prior notice to the Village. Additionally, public comments may be made via a remote meeting link. A request for a remote meeting link should be made to the Village Clerk in writing no later than noon (12pm) the day of the meeting. The Commission will allow each person who is properly registered to speak a maximum time of five (5) minutes, provided the Village President (chair) may reduce the maximum time to three (3) minutes before public comments begin if more than five (5) persons have registered to speak. Public comment is meant to allow for expression of opinion on, or for inquiry regarding, public affairs but is not meant for debate with the Board or its members. Good order and proper decorum shall always be maintained. Please note that all meetings held via videoconference may be recorded, and all recordings will be made public.

View agendas and minutes for the Liquor Commission.